Cumin Lime Crema
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tbsp. tahini
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. hot sauce Mexican
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Refried Black Beans Recipe
Refried Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1 white onion small
- 38 oz. black beans
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the black beans, and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.
- Peel the onion, and cut it in half. Cut half-moons of onions, and cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the beans, the liquid, salt, childi powder, and black pepper. Heat to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- As the liquid disappears, mash the beans to create a thick paste.
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower large
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450 Fahrenheit.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix together all the spices, and coat the cauliflower.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Steak Sauce Recipe
Steak Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup white wine or tarragon vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp liquid pectin
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 4 whole anchovies canned
- 4 brown mushrooms large
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients together.
- Simmer at low heat for 20 minutes.
- Marinate steak 12-24 hours.
Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Strawberry Ice Cream
Servings: 16 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries fresh
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries.
- Mix all the ingredients together, and freeze in a 9" square baking tray overnight.
Tuom (Lebanese Garlic Sauce) Recipe
Tuom (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Ingredients
- 30 cloves garlic peeled
- 3 cups canola oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Blend the garlic with lemon juice and salt.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil until the tuom is light and fluffy. You can substitute other oils, but do not use olive oil.
Pad Thai Recipe
Pad Thai
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 cup tamarind paste
- 1 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
Pad Thai
- 225 g Thai rice stick noodles
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 2 eggs
- 10 shrimp zipperback
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 green onions chopped
- cooking oil
- 1 lime quartered
- 1/4 cup peanuts chopped
- striracha sauce
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, and cook the rice noodles for 1-2 minutes. Strain. They should be undercooked at this point.
- Add 2 tbsp of oil to your wok. Cook the garlic at medium heat until golden brown.
- Add the lightly cooked noodles and 3 tbsp of sauce. Cook until the noodles begin to soften and absord the sauce. Add more sauce and/or water if needed.
- Push the noodles to one side of the pan, and add the shrimp and eggs. Cook until the eggs are coagulated.
- Push the noodles over the eggs and shrimp, and cook until the shrimp are pink.
- Add the bean sprouts and green onions, and stir fry for 1-2 more minutes. Add 1-2 tbsp sauce to achieve the desired taste.
- Top with peanuts, lime juice, and sriracha sauce to taste.
No-Knead Artisan Bread
No-Knead Artisan Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1.67 cups warm water 45 degrees C
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp fresh sage
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Add water until the dough is very sticky.
- Cover the bowl and leave at room temperature for 18-24 hours.
- Cover the counter with flour. Fold the dough in half, then form into a ball.
- Put flour on a kitchen cloth. Put the dough on the cloth, then cover with another floured cloth. Leave for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Put a casserole dish with 2 cm of water on the bottom shelf.
- Pull the dough out into a baguette and place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 22 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Bacon-wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Bacon-wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 454 g bacon thick sliced
- toothpicks
Instructions
- Remove the rough end from the asparagus, and cut into 10 cm pieces.
- Cut the bacon strips in half.
- Wrap 3-4 pieces asparagus in a piece of bacon, and hold in place with a toothpick through the bacon and several pieces of aparagus.
Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Turkey Pot Pie
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots thawed
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2/3 cup onion chopped
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1.75 cups chicken broth
- 1.33 cups milk
- 4 cups turkey meat chopped into cubes
- 1 pie crust top and bottom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cook the mushrooms in a saucepan over medium heat until tender.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the onion until translucent.
- Mix in the flour and spices. Slowly add chicken broth and milk, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until thickened.
- Stir in the vegetables and turkey.
- Fill a 9 inch pie with the thickened sauce. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.